Requesón and Chile Strips Tamales

Name: Requesón and Chile Strips Tamales
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6
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Are you looking for an easy tamales recipe? You have come to the right place! This requesón and chile strips tamales recipe is as tasty as the traditional tamales recipe but it does not call for masa mix for tamales, making it much easier to prepare! Rich in protein and low-carb, these tamales are made with a requesón, a creamy Mexican cheese similar to ricotta, and stuffed with cuaresmeño chiles strips for a spicy touch! You will love them!

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 06-09-2019

Preparation

20 mins

30 mins

Low

In a skillet with hot oil, fry onion over medium heat. Add cuaresmeño chile strips and mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes. Set aside. Hydrate corn husks in lukewarm water for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside. For the requesón mixture: In a bowl, mix requesón rice flour, garlic powder, sweet corn kernels, and epazote. Season with salt and pepper. Mix until completely incorporated. Set aside. On a corn husk, spread a tablespoon of requesón mixture. Add cuaresmeño strips stuffing and close. Repeat with the remaining mixture. Cook tamales in a steamer with plenty of water for 25 minutes. Let cool and serve requesón and chile strips tamales on a plate.